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Job Description: Electrical & Controls Technician -Mars Petcare 📍 Melton Mowbray 💷 £51,900- £56,000 (including shift allowances, DOE) 🎁 + Performance Bonus & Exceptional Benefits 🕗 Shift pattern 12 Hrs - 7-7, 2 days, 2 nights, 4 off 🌟 Why Join Us? At Melton, we're at the forefront of innovation in high-speed food processing, and we're searching for a talented Electrical & Controls Technician to join our team. This isn't just another job - it's your chance to make an impact, grow your expertise, and work with cutting-edge technology in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Cutting-Edge Tech: Work with advanced systems like ABB/Kuka robotics, Allen Bradley PLCs, and predictive maintenance tools. Supportive Culture: Be part of a team that values innovation, continuous improvement, and collaboration. 💼 The Role We have an opportunity for an Electrical & Controls Technician to join and be responsible for the efficient, safe, and reliable operating condition of complex process and high-speed food processing equipment. The role will mainly focus on providing equipment troubleshooting and breakdown maintenance. As troubleshooting requirements are accomplished, the technician will change focus toward preventive maintenance activities. Systematically repair, adjust, and maintain processing, filling, conveying, and packaging machinery using established maintenance reliability practices, consistent observation, repair, and follow-up of operational effectiveness. Other duties include participating in continuous improvement teams, working on new project activities and continuous training. Shift Pattern - 12 Hours • 2 Days: 7am-7pm, • 2 Nights: 7pm-7am ...and then repeat. ⭐ What's in it for you? • Competitive salary £51,900- £56,000 (including shift allowances, DOE), • Hot food restaurant on site, • Career growth opportunities with structured development & Mars University, • Private healthcare + equal parental leave, • Generous pension (up to 9% contribution), • Life assurance (4x salary), • EV salary sacrifice scheme, • Gym membership & wellbeing support, • Annual leave starting at 24 days, rising to 32 with service, • Free parking on site ✅ What We're Looking For • Practical electrical engineering skills gained through HNC/HND (NVQ Level 4 apprenticeship or equivalent) and BS7671, or comparable hands-on experience in a technical field., • Understanding of precision instrumentation-including repair and calibration-or experience with similar technical equipment., • Mindset: Strong problem-solving abilities, curiosity, and a drive to improve processes and efficiency., • Ability to adapt to various electrical power supplies and control systems, with a willingness to learn new technologies and approaches to equipment maintenance and troubleshooting., • Experience in troubleshooting and maintaining automated or electromechanical machinery, or a background in related fields such as industrial maintenance, robotics, or process engineering, with exposure to automation concepts. 🔧 Key Responsibilities • Maintain, troubleshoot, test, and modify automated and electromechanical equipment, applying transferable skills from related technical roles., • Apply engineering principles-drawing on both mechanical and electrical knowledge-to resolve production issues and enhance efficiency and reliability., • Develop, track, and communicate maintenance metrics to identify, reduce, and eliminate recurring equipment issues, contributing to improved system reliability., • Participate in continuous improvement initiatives (such as Lean Manufacturing or Kaizen), bringing fresh perspectives from previous roles or industries., • Conduct Root Cause Failure Analysis on major breakdowns and recurring problems, using analytical skills and experience from any technical problem-solving environment. 🌍 What You Can Expect from Mars • Work alongside 130,000+ Associates worldwide guided by our Five Principles, • Be part of a purpose-driven company shaping "the world we want tomorrow", • Access world-class training & development from day one, • Join a company with an industry-leading salary and benefits package

Claude HQ - Mountsorrel, Leicestershire Full-time or 4 days per week considered UK right to work essential About Claude & Co At Claude & Co we are about more than clothes. We design with a lot of thought, a little playfulness, and most importantly with care. We make pieces that families feel good about choosing and love wearing, treasured and memorable, in the best quality and always with something unique that feels unmistakably Claude and Co. Our team is passionate and hands on, and every decision ladders back to creating a brand that people trust, connect with, and enjoy. We are looking for a Buyer who shares those same beliefs. What we make, how we make it, and who we make it with matters deeply. You combine strong commercial awareness with creativity, precision, and a big heart. You will be responsible for building and maintaining our product offer from concept through to delivery, ensuring that everything we produce feels unmistakably Claude and Co. The Role This is a pivotal role in our growing business, reporting directly to the Founder. You will play a key part in developing and refining our collections and managing the full buying and sourcing process. You balance creativity, quality, and commercial success. You’ll be responsible for Product development and buying • Own the product journey from concept to delivery, driving the critical path alongside our merchandiser. You ensure timelines are met and quality is never compromised. More collections, more product areas, more ownership, and new ideas. You take it on and figure it out with clear teamwork and communication., • Translate creative direction and trend insight into product ranges that feel aligned with our brand handwriting and customer., • Manage the approval process across all product stages. Samples and development with our design team, fit with our garment tech and factories, fabric, trims, lab dips, and final sign offs. You are across every stage. We will be hiring for an assistant buyer in early 2026 to support the role, but for now you are happy to do the doing, take action on feedback, and direct the supply chain. Sourcing and supplier management • Build and maintain excellent supplier relationships based on collaboration, trust, and shared values., • Source and develop new supply bases, exploring new manufacturing partners aligned with Claude’s commitment to quality and ethical production., • Negotiate costings, margin targets, and terms with clarity and fairness. Every decision reflects both business needs and brand priorities. Team leadership and collaboration • Manage and mentor our junior team members, guiding them through the product cycle and ensuring buying and design are aligned., • Collaborate closely with design, merchandising, and wholesale teams, ensuring everyone is informed and inspired by collection direction and execution., • Contribute to photoshoot briefs and outfit styling, support wholesale with VM and range guidance, attend key selling meetings, and help bring the collection to life in the Claude store. Planning and process • Maintain and manage the critical path with precision, tracking progress, flagging risks, and ensuring smooth delivery across launches., • Analyse product performance and use data to inform planning. You check in consistently, maximise what performs, and evolve what does not., • Support new concepts, capsule launches, and collaborations from idea to finished garment. About You • You have several years experience in fashion buying, clothing product development. Apparel, childrenswear, or lifestyle experience is ideal., • You are detail oriented and thrive on organisation, systems, process and structure without losing creativity., • You have an exceptional eye for product and trend., • You are commercially sharp and confident with costings, margins, and negotiations., • You are proactive, solution focused, and happy being hands on., • You communicate clearly and collaborate well under pressure., • You lead by example and feel excited about shaping the next stage of our product journey., • You care deeply about quality and craftsmanship. What we can offer • A chance to be part of a fast growing independent brand that cares about quality, creativity, and community., • A supportive and collaborative team where your ideas are valued., • Competitive salary £36-45k based on experience, • Private healthcare option., • Pension scheme., • Fifty percent off Claude and Co., • HQ in Mountsorrel Leicestershire UK., • Full time Monday to Friday 9-5pm office based. Part time Monday to Thursday considered. A Note on Experience A degree is helpful but not essential. What matters most is your eye, your ability to bring ideas to life, your attention to detail, and your understanding of thoughtful product. The Claude Way We are honest and empathetic. We trust our intuition and each other. We bring courage and authenticity to everything we do with a good dose of fun. We are ambitious and passionate and always looking for ways to make things better. We stay kind and collaborative. We do not blame. We learn. We care about the details, go the extra mile, and are not afraid to take the road less travelled. If that sounds like your vibe you will fit right in. How to Apply Send your CV, cover letter, and any relevant links to with the subject line “Buyer Application” to be considered. We love creativity, and expect this role to be very popular so make your application stand out. Deadline for applications is 28/11/2025 however, we review applications as they come in and may begin interviews before the role closes. If we find a good candidate we could close the applications early PLEASE CONSIDER EMAILING OVER APPLYING ON LINKEDIN AS WE TEND TO RECEIVE A HIGH VOLUME OF APPLICANTS